Your Sussex Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 78)

MICHELHAM PRIORY HOUSE & GARDENS 01323 844 224 | sussexpast.co.uk Michelham Priory is located in the beautiful Cuckmere Valley of East Sussex, close to the South Downs, offering complete tranquility. The moment you step through the 14 th -century gatehouse, walking past the Tudor manor house to the Elizabethan Great Barn, your future meets the past. The seven acres of beautiful gardens provide a multitude of stunning locations for your photographs. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to carry on enjoying them after the big day, as an annual membership to the Sussex Archaeological Society is included in your wedding package. THE VOWS Ceremonies are held in the Great Elizabethan Barn, which is brimming with original features and charm. Capable of comfortably seating 130, the location is flexible to allow smaller parties without feeling overwhelmed by the space. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Just outside is the beautiful private moat terrace, a gorgeous spot for your drinks reception. Here you and your guests can enjoy romantic views overlooking the Priory house, historic watermill and moat. Later on, move your celebrations back into the Great Barn, which seats 130 loved ones for dining and dancing. Did you know? Michelham Priory is sited on an island surrounded by England’s longest Medival water-filled moat. THE OLD SHIP HOTEL 01273 329 001 | thecairncollection.co.uk Standing proudly on Brighton’s seafront and boasting panoramic sea views, this venue brings your wedding to the heart of the action. Situated just five minutes’ walk from the Brighton Palace Pier, the historic Lanes shopping district and Sealife Centre, there’s plenty for your guests to do while they’re in town for your big day. With 154 bedrooms, the four-star hotel excels at combining traditional heritage with the expectations of the modern world. Your guests can benefit from discounted accommodation, while your overnight stay is included in your wedding package. THE VOWS Several of The Old Ship’s Grade II listed function rooms are available for your “I dos,” including the Fecamp Lounge, which can host 70; the Gresham Suite, holding 80; and the largest of the three, the Regency Suite, with space for 120 loved ones. CELEBRATE IN STYLE These suites can also host your post-vow celebrations. Alternatively, the historic 400-year-old cellars are available for intimate celebrations with 30 of your nearest and dearest. For a bigger bash, the Ballroom can host 150. Did you know? The Old Ship Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Brighton, with parts of the building dating back to 1559. THEMED VENUES 35